A.M. NEWS Friday 11-22-24
Over 23,900 NYSEG Customers were without power this afternoon throughout the WCDO Listening area. The heavy wet snow took down Tree limbs & power lines throughout the region, NYSEG crews are working to restore power as soon as possible. Meteoroligist Rich Townsend told WCDO News that the worst of this storm is over:
(Rich Townsend 11-22-24)
About 4 to 12 inches of snow has been reported throughout the region, with the higher elevation getinng the most wet snow, most schools were closed today & Fire departments & emergency squads have been responding to numerous accidents today due to the heavy wet snow.
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Clark’s Sports Center in Cooperstown has offered their facilities for Otsego County Residents without power today, to warm up or grab a hot shower. More information is available at 607-547-4328.
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In response to the Local State of Emergency Declaration issued by the County of Otsego last month, County officials have rescinded the Local State of Emergency & Emergency Orders relative to Open Burns, effective today. Emergency Services would like to remind Otsego County residents that until the Governor’s Office rescinds the State Burn Ban, those orders remain in effect until at least November 30th. The full deatils on the State ban can be found at the DEC website.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Latee Baker of Binghamton, back in July, Deputies received a harassment complaint from the Village of Delhi, Deputies requested a Criminal Summons from the Delhi Town Court, on Wednesday, Deputies assisted the Village of Delhi Police Department in the execution with several sealed indictment arrest warrants in the Town of Kortright. Deputies located and arrested Baker, who was turned over the the Village of Delhi Police Department and remanded to the Delaware County Jail to await arraignment.
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The 43rd Annual Norwich Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk will be held in Norwich, Sunday to support the Norwich Family YMCA. The event will be held on Sunday starting at 12:30 PM at the Y on North Broad Street, registration is available at raceroster.com.
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